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Burglary Rates in Drakes Cross

Bromsgrove, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Drakes Cross recorded 32 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 23% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

32

4.17 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

566

73.7 per 1,000 residents

23% above the UK average7% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Drakes Cross rank?

Within Bromsgrove

9 of 30 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

76th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
2
7
3
3
1
5
2
3
4
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
178
31%
Shoplifting
127
22%
Other Crime
92
16%
Anti-social Behaviour
68
12%
Vehicle Crime
52
9%
Burglary
32
6%
Drug Offences
9
2%
Robbery
8
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Drakes Cross

Source: Census 2021 · 3,225 households

Detached 38%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 11%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Drakes Cross is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Drakes Cross homeowners

Most homes in Drakes Cross are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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